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Hard drive replacement in Thunderbolt-equipped iMac restricted by unique connector, temperature control system

If you want to upgrade the hard drive on your new Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, you may be in for some additional challenges. Per Other World Computing, Apple iMac desktop line features a new custom 7-pin serial ATA connector and proprietary temperature control system that will make hard drive upgrades difficult for end users. The article’s authors […]

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Google launches cloud-based music service, demos upcoming version of Android

Google launched the invite-only beta of its new cloud music streaming service Tuesday, along with Android movie rentals, and Honeycomb 3.1 for tablets. It also previewed Ice Cream Sandwich, the next major Android release, and promised that devices will receive future Android updates for 18 months after they launch, through a new agreement with carriers […]

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Newer Technology announces NuPower 52 Watt-Hour High Capacity Battery for 2008/2009 MacBook Pro notebooks

If you’re saving up for a 2011 MacBook Pro and need to keep your older gear going for a while, you’ll appreciate that. On Tuesday, Woodstock, Illinois-based Newer Technology announced today the NuPower 52 Watt-Hour High Capacity Replacement Battery for Late 2008/Early 2009 15″ Apple MacBook Pro ‘Unibody’ notebook computers that offers up to 4% […]

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Apple releases MacBook Pro Software Update 1.4 for Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro notebooks

You snagged a 2011 MacBook Pro. And, well, there were a few issues to sort out. Fortunately, Apple’s recently-released MacBook Pro Software Update 1.4 might resolve some of these. Per Engadget, the firmware update (a 132.69 megabyte download) should offer fixes for the following bugs: – Problems encountered problems when outputting video through the Thunderbolt […]

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hard drive News

Seagate surpasses 1 terabyte per platter marker, new hard drives en route

This could lead to something nifty. Per Macworld, hard drive manufacturer Seagate on Tuesday unveiled the first 3.5-inch hard drive featuring 1TB of storage capacity per disk platter, breaking a previous area density benchmark. Seagate plans to begin shipping the technology with its flagship Barracuda desktop hard drive through its distribution channel in mid-2011. The […]